HempFusion is branching out beyond supplements in a big way. The Denver-based company, whose brands are distributed across some 4,000 retailers in 47 states, is launching a line of OTC-listed topical products. The offerings are designed to target such issues as pain, acne and eczema with CBD being used alongside such active ingredients as salicylic acid, colloidal oatmeal and menthol. 

 "With the launch of our innovative OTC Topicals line, HempFusion provides consumers with high quality OTC products that are backed by science", said Jason Mitchell, co-CEO of HempFusion. "By producing and marketing these products in accordance with the FDA's OTC regulations, we are able to utilize active ingredients that target specific conditions for a variety of consumer needs, which we believe has the ability to substantially increase our customer base.”

The company’s Pain Relief line includes pain relief cream and balm, sports pain relief cream and balm, and a pain relief gel with arnica extract The HempFusion Formulas for Skin Conditions line includes eczema relief cream, acne relief cream and wound ointment antibiotic first aid. 

"We believe these new product offerings will increase our customer base by providing concerned retailers with the ability to stock our OTC Topicals with confidence that these products follow the FDA's OTC guidelines," said Ian deQueiroz, co-CEO of HempFusion. "We anticipate this specialized line has the potential to be a significant revenue driver and division of the company.”